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合う
au
Description
「合う」は、二つ以上のものがぴったりになったり、正しくなったりする時に使います。
"合う" is used when two or more things fit perfectly or become correct.
サイズや色、意見、答えなど、いろいろな場面でよく使う言葉です。
It is a word often used in various situations like size, color, opinions, and answers.
Meanings
合うau
to fit; to suit; to match
この服は私によく合う。
These clothes suit me well.
合うau
to be correct; to agree; to be right
答えが合っていた。
The answer was correct.
合うau
to do together; to do to each other
友だちと話し合う。
Talk with friends.
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Notes
- Nuance
合う (fit/match) differs from 会う (meet a person), though both read 'au'.
- Etymology
as a verb suffix -au means doing something mutually, as in 話し合う or 助け合う.
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